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Lincoln · model year 2026
2026 Lincoln Aviator RWD
SUV · Rear-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Where it places
Against fuel-efficient large SUVs
The CarCody take
The 2026 Lincoln Aviator RWD is a gasoline SUV with rear-wheel drive and a 3.0-liter turbocharged six-cylinder engine. It is classified as a Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD and pairs its engine with an automatic S10 transmission. EPA fuel economy is 18 mpg in city driving, 25 mpg on the highway and 21 mpg combined. The listed annual fuel cost is $3,200, and tailpipe carbon dioxide emissions are 423 grams per mile. These figures describe the RWD model specifically; the base model is the Aviator. Buyers comparing gasoline SUVs can use the city, highway and combined ratings to consider fuel use across different driving patterns, while the annual cost gives a single EPA estimate for yearly fuel spending.
Good to know
- Turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine
- Automatic S10 transmission
- 25 mpg highway rating
Watch for
- 18 mpg city rating
- Annual EPA fuel cost is $3,200
- Tailpipe CO2 is 423 grams per mile
Who it suits. It suits shoppers looking for a gasoline SUV with rear-wheel drive and a turbocharged six-cylinder engine. Its city and highway ratings may help buyers assess expected fuel use for their driving mix.
The Aviator RWD combines rear-wheel drive with a turbocharged six-cylinder gasoline engine. Its 21 mpg combined rating and $3,200 annual fuel cost are key figures to weigh when comparing running costs.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 21 MPG
- City MPG
- 18 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 25 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,200
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 423 g per mile
- Model year
- 2026
- Body
- SUV
- EPA size class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 3.0 L 6-cyl turbo
- Transmission
- Automatic (S10)
- Fuel
- Gasoline
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